Location & Surroundings
Compton Downs is a homestead in South Australia, Australia, at 48 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mount Gambier, 6 km to the southeast. The national capital Canberra is about 800 km to the east. The nearest airport is Mount Gambier Airport, 7 km away.
Basic Data
- Type homestead (HMSD)
- a residence, owner's or manager's, on a sheep or cattle station, woolshed, outcamp, or Aboriginal outstation, specific to Australia and New Zealand
Geography
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Coordinates
37° 47' 29" S, 140° 44' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 48 m
- Timezone Australia/Adelaide
- Time Shift GMT 10.5 (DST 9.5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (AUD)
- Phone Prefix +61
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:17
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 19:18
- Day length 12 h 48 min
Other homesteads nearby
Nearby
Weather in Compton Downs
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Compton Downs, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.3 to 23.6 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 804 W/m2.
Temperature
6.3 C
Wind
2.5 m/s NE (32 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,019.8 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 6.3 | 2.5 | 32 | 92 | 1,019.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.6 | 4.9 | 13 | 43 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 237.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.6 | 4.3 | 3 | 35 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 804.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.0 | 4.1 | 37 | 56 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 111.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.9 | 5.3 | 20 | 30 | 1,005.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.9 | 5.3 | 14 | 42 | 1,003.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 141.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.6 | 5.8 | 349 | 96 | 1,000.5 | 2.68 / 2.68 | 100 | 387.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.2 | 5.0 | 296 | 96 | 1,002.6 | 1.72 / 4.40 | 25 | 6.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 10.8 | 4.4 | 305 | 86 | 1,003.8 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.8 | 6.1 | 300 | 58 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 15 | 238.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.3 | 6.1 | 291 | 72 | 1,009.8 | 0.41 / 0.47 | 40 | 720.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 11.7 | 1.5 | 319 | 96 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 93 | 91.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 11.8 | 2.2 | 7 | 97 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Compton Downs?
Now 6.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 6.3 to 23.6 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 804 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Compton Downs today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 19:18 (local time). Day length about 12h 48m.
What is the local time in Compton Downs?
Local time is 12:17. Time zone: Australia/Adelaide (UTC+10:30).
What type of place is Compton Downs?
Compton Downs is a homestead.
What is the elevation of Compton Downs?
DEM 48 m.
Where is Compton Downs located?
It is at -37.79129, 140.73418 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Compton Downs in?
It is in Australia.